Washington Trust's Daryl Clark makes Forbes' 'Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America' list

Core Insights - Washington Trust's CTO Daryl Clark has been recognized in Forbes' "Top 500 CTOs to Watch in America" list, highlighting his role in driving innovation and digital transformation within the company [1][2][3] Company Achievements - Daryl Clark is the only CTO from a Rhode Island-based company on the list, emphasizing Washington Trust's leadership in technology and financial services [2] - Since becoming CTO in January 2021, Clark has led a comprehensive digital transformation at Washington Trust, which has over $7 billion in assets [4][6] Digital Transformation Initiatives - Clark's initiatives include: - Cloud Migration: Transitioned to a multi-year cloud strategy, eliminating all on-premise data centers [7] - Mobile Device Management: Implemented a modern system that improved security for employee devices [7] - Cybersecurity Leadership: Collaborated with the Chief Information Security Officer to enhance the bank's cybersecurity posture [7] - Compliance Excellence: Achieved five consecutive years of clean IT audits through enhanced protocols [7] - Virtualization: Co-authored an article showcasing how VMware integration reduced computing footprint by over 80% and expanded server deployments fivefold [7] Community Engagement - Clark is actively involved in mentoring future technology leaders through the Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI) program, contributing to the development of tech talent in the region [5]